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Bringing the power of education, arts and culture to youth and their families in Holyoke, MA

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August 31, 2020

Apply for the The Jones Whitsett Architects Women with Vision Scholarship!

Are you interested in architecture, engineering, design, planning or sustainability? The Jones Whitsett Architects Women with Vision Scholarship, administered by The Care Center, will offer a grant of $1,000 to a student of color entering or continuing college with an interest in pursuing a career in architecture, engineering, design, planning or sustainability. Eligible students are not required … [Read more...] about Apply for the The Jones Whitsett Architects Women with Vision Scholarship!

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August 23, 2020

13 Women Graduate from Bard Microcollege Holyoke

On August 22, 2020, thirteen graduates of Bard Microcollege Holyoke at The Care Center received their college degrees at Bard College's 160th commencement held virtually. Despite the challenges of parenting and studying in a global pandemic, these exceptional women finished their degrees, becoming the program's largest graduating class to date! Several students are off to continue their … [Read more...] about 13 Women Graduate from Bard Microcollege Holyoke

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August 18, 2020

Register for a Roqué House Information Session

Some good news in the middle of this pandemic! We are excited to introduce the Roqué House Program — new holistic housing for young parents enrolled in higher education. There is a three step application process for the Roqué House Program. The first step is to register for one of the online information sessions. STEP 1: REGISTER FOR AN INFORMATION SESSION Friday, September 18 at  … [Read more...] about Register for a Roqué House Information Session

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July 21, 2020

Microcollege Graduate on WCVB News

Jacqueline Velez, recent graduate of Bard Microcollege Holyoke, talks about her experience in college, her struggle as a young mother that resulted in spending time at Riker's Island, and how a moment with her 8 year-old-daughter became a turning point. Jacqueline was 28 years old when she realized for the first time that college might be possible for her. She explains, "I'm dying to get the … [Read more...] about Microcollege Graduate on WCVB News

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We’ve witnessed how one class, one professor can change the angle from which we see our future. Whether it’s holding an adult brain and learning the inner workings of its sponge-like, functionality or learning about the overabundance of Phage in a teaspoon of dirt, each subject is a building block to our reinvention of ourselves.

Wilma Rivera, Bard Microcollege Holyoke graduate, now completing her bachelor’s degree at Trinity College

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The Care Center is a recipient of the 2011 National Arts & Humanities Youth Program Award, the nation’s highest honor recognizing community-based arts and humanities youth programs in the United States, presented by the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities. The Care Center is also a recipient of the Mass Cultural Council’s 2019 Commonwealth Award, honoring exceptional achievement in the arts, humanities, and sciences. We are proud to receive funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.
The Care Center is a 501(c)(3) organization. Tax ID 04-2962882

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